airline Company Akasa Air has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Riyadh and Jeddah till October 27, 2026. Akasa Air has given this information on its social media account on Sunday. The airline company has taken this decision in view of the current conditions in the Middle East. The company has said that this decision to cancel all flights to Riyadh and Jeddah has been taken after carefully assessing the current situation in the Middle East.
Passengers will get full ticket money back
Akasa Air said that they are constantly monitoring the situation in the Middle East and are also assessing the situation from time to time. Akasa Air has given the option of full refund to passengers affected by flight cancellation. The airline company said that the refund money will be returned to its original source within 7 days.
Akasa Air gives free rescheduling option to passengers
Akasa Air has said that passengers who have booked tickets through travel partners will have to contact them directly for refund and rescheduling. Apart from this, passengers have also been provided the option to reschedule their flights without any extra charge.
Houthis are targeting Saudi Arabia’s airports and oil facilities
Let us tell you that Houthi rebels supported by Iran are attacking Saudi Arabia. The Houthis have also carried out deadly attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s airports and oil facilities. The Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting the Houthis has said they have shot down about four drones over Riyadh and other areas.
Indian Embassy issued advisory
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy has issued a special advisory for Indian citizens in view of the attacks on Saudi Arabia on Sunday. It said that they should pay attention to and follow the instructions issued by Saudi authorities upon receiving emergency warnings through the National Early Warning Platform. The Indian Embassy has advised Indian citizens to remain calm, follow official instructions and immediately move to the safest place inside a building.
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